US Bridges

Route 125 S over Birch Road

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-125-2.27-CHV · Structure no. 57 1192L

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 125 S over Birch Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 125 S over Birch Road in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 125 S
CrossesBirch Road
Location11-SD-125-2.27-CHV
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates32.62029, -116.97151
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 125 S over Birch Road built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 125 S over Birch Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 125 S over Birch Road carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 125 S over Birch Road?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Route 125 S over Birch Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.